Political Quotes

Bill Clinton

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Bill Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1983 to 1992. During his presidency, Clinton focused on several key policies, including welfare reform, economic growth, and healthcare reform. His administration is noted for achieving a budget surplus and for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Sep 22, 1998

Good design combines problem solving with cost-effectiveness and performance with beauty, and I urge all agencies to integrate good design into their programs.

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Sep 22, 1998

Together we expanded the earned-income tax credit and cut taxes for 15 million hard-working families, including more than one million Hispanic families.

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Sep 22, 1998

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to UNITA to reduce its ability to pursue its aggressive policies of territorial acquisition.

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Sep 22, 1998

The strength of our economy and quality of life in America owe much to the genius and creativity of designers.

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Sep 22, 1998

I am particularly encouraged that the resolution makes clear that the deterioration of the situation in Kosovo constitutes a threat to regional peace and security.

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Sep 22, 1998

To continue his mission and to live by the power of his profound and wonderful example.

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Sep 22, 1998

Together we increased the minimum wage for 10 million Americans, including nearly 2 million Hispanics.

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Sep 22, 1998

As the single largest purchaser of design services, the Federal Government has been a leader in fostering design excellence.

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Sep 22, 1998

Yes, have high standards; yes, end social promotion; but for goodness sakes, do something for those kids that deserve a better shot and need more help to succeed in life.

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Sep 22, 1998

In forgiving those who imprisoned him, he reminded us of the most fundamental lesson of all, that in the end apartheid was a defeat of the heart, the mind, the spirit.

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Sep 22, 1998

It is time to raise the minimum wage for people who need and deserve it.

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Sep 21, 1998

I think steps we take in Japan to address the issue of financial system has very large implications worldwide.

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Sep 21, 1998

In light of the recent forest fires which affected Southeast Asia, The United States and Japan will support efforts to address the underlying causes of the fires.

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Sep 21, 1998

The United States and Japan will work with the Government of Panama and nongovernmental partners to preserve the Panama Canal watershed.

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Sep 21, 1998

United States representatives underscored my concern with the leaders of both Cypriot communities as well as Greek and Turkish officials.

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Sep 21, 1998

Despite this, we intensified our efforts to restart the negotiating process.

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Sep 21, 1998

I am disappointed that the Senate today voted not to raise the minimum wage.

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Sep 21, 1998

The United States has no more important relationship in the world than our relationship with Japan.

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Sep 21, 1998

We value working families, and that is why we should raise the value of the minimum wage.

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Sep 21, 1998

Things are not going fast enough to suit me on the people's business.

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Sep 21, 1998

I submit to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question covering the period June 1 to July 31, 1998.

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